How Do You Spell CLOSE-UP?

Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊsˈʌp] (IPA)

Close-up is spelled as /ˈkləʊs ʌp/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound /k/ is followed by the short vowel sound /əʊ/ and a /s/ sound, followed by the /ʌp/ sound. The word close-up means a photograph or a movie shot taken at a close range which emphasizes on a particular subject or object. This spelling helps to differentiate the word from its homophone 'clothes'. It is a widely used term in film making, photography, and other visual arts.

CLOSE-UP Meaning and Definition

  1. A close-up, also known as a close shot, is a term predominantly used in the field of photography and cinematography to describe a shot where the subject is captured at a very close distance, typically filling up the entire frame. The purpose of a close-up is to bring the subject into intense focus, allowing viewers to scrutinize even the tiniest details of the subject. It is commonly employed to emphasize emotions, expressions, or specific physical attributes of the subject.

    In photography, a close-up showcases the subject’s features with sharpness and clarity, often highlighting intricate textures, lines, and contours. This technique enables photographers to capture the subject's essence, focusing the viewer's attention on a specific aspect of the image. A close-up shot is particularly effective in portraying intimate moments, transforming an ordinary scene into a compelling visual statement.

    In cinematography, a close-up typically involves placing the camera in close proximity to the subject, usually capturing only the person's face, upper body, or specific objects of significance. By narrowing the field of view, filmmakers can intensify the impact of the subject's emotions, create a sense of intimacy, or provide critical details that may be otherwise missed. Close-ups are commonly used to elicit strong emotional responses, convey a character's thoughts, and heighten dramatic moments within a film or television production. This technique allows directors to enhance storytelling, adding depth and meaning to the visual narrative.

Common Misspellings for CLOSE-UP

  • closeup
  • close upo
  • close up-
  • close upp
  • closeeup
  • closseup
  • closup
  • closeuup
  • close0-up
  • close-0up
  • closep-up
  • close-pup
  • close--up
  • closemup

Etymology of CLOSE-UP

The word "close-up" originated in the early 20th century, around 1913, in the field of cinematography. It combines the word "close", which indicates nearness or proximity, with the particle "-up", which signifies completion or intensification. The term was initially used to describe a shot or scene in a movie where the camera is positioned very close to the subject, highlighting fine details or facial expressions. Over time, "close-up" expanded its usage beyond film and photography to refer to any detailed or magnified view of an object or situation.

Similar spelling words for CLOSE-UP

Plural form of CLOSE-UP is CLOSE UPS

Conjugate verb Close-up

CONDITIONAL

I would close-up
you would close-up
he/she/it would close-up
we would close-up
they would close-up

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be close-uping
you would be close-uping
he/she/it would be close-uping
we would be close-uping
they would be close-uping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have close-up
you would have close-up
he/she/it would have close-up
we would have close-up
they would have close-up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been close-uping
you would have been close-uping
he/she/it would have been close-uping
we would have been close-uping
they would have been close-uping

FUTURE

I will close-up
you will close-up
he/she/it will close-up
we will close-up
they will close-up

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be close-uping
you will be close-uping
he/she/it will be close-uping
we will be close-uping
they will be close-uping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have close-uped
you will have close-uped
he/she/it will have close-uped
we will have close-uped
they will have close-uped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been close-uping
you will have been close-uping
he/she/it will have been close-uping
we will have been close-uping
they will have been close-uping

IMPERATIVE

you close-up
we let´s close-up

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to close-up

PAST

I close-uped
you close-uped
he/she/it close-uped
we close-uped
they close-uped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was close-uping
you were close-uping
he/she/it was close-uping
we were close-uping
they were close-uping

PAST PARTICIPLE

close-uped

PAST PERFECT

I had close-uped
you had close-uped
he/she/it had close-uped
we had close-uped
they had close-uped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been close-uping
you had been close-uping
he/she/it had been close-uping
we had been close-uping
they had been close-uping

PRESENT

I close-up
you close-up
he/she/it close-ups
we close-up
they close-up

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am close-uping
you are close-uping
he/she/it is close-uping
we are close-uping
they are close-uping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

close-uping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have close-uped
you have close-uped
he/she/it has close-uped
we have close-uped
they have close-uped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been close-uping
you have been close-uping
he/she/it has been close-uping
we have been close-uping
they have been close-uping

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